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Bombing of Darwin – Media Kit

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Welcome to the media kit for the 83rd Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin Commemoration on Wednesday 19 February 2024. You are free to use the below media assets for your promotion and coverage of the events surrounding this commemoration.

ABOUT THE 83rd ANNIVERSARY OF THE BOMBING OF DARWIN

Just before 10am on 19 February 1942, World War II forced itself onto Australia’s mainland for the first time, when formations of 188 Japanese aircraft mounted a deadly air raid on Darwin and the terrible sound of whistling bombs rang in the ears of allied troops and civilians alike.
It was the largest single attack ever mounted by a foreign power on Australia. The attack left hundreds of servicemen and civilians dead, and countless others injured.

Each year, 19 February is a declared Day of National Observance, and we come together as a city and a nation to commemorate and pay tribute to the men and women who were there.

Territorians and interstate visitors of all ages come together at the Darwin Cenotaph, The Esplanade to honour those who lost their lives and remember the community who survived.

The Bombing of Darwin Commemorative Service will be held at the Darwin Cenotaph, The Esplanade on 19 February 2024 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am.

Many other events, exhibitions and tours are held to commemorate this important time in Australia's history.  

Live streaming

The Bombing of Darwin Commemorative Service at Darwin Cenotaph, The Esplanade in Darwin, will be live streamed from 9:30 am to 11:00 am ACST on Wednesday 19 February. 

 

EVENTS PROGRAM

19 February, 8:00 am to 8:45 am - USS PEARY MEMORIAL SERVICE
Join the Australian-American Association of the Northern Territory Inc. for a memorial service and wreath-laying to commemorate the Sinking of the USS Peary. 

19 February, 9:30 am to 11:00 am - BOMBING OF DARWIN COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE
19 February is a Day of National Observance. You’re invited to honour those who lost their lives in the Darwin air raids and remember the community who survived. More information.

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  • City of Darwin Public Relations and External Affairs Advisor – 0466 207 090 or pr@darwin.nt.gov.au 

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